October 20 in History for Kids

October 20 collects short history notes for families. The years on this page include 1475, 1554, 1774, 1781. Violent events and crimes are left off. Each line is a small true thing to ask about, not a whole lesson. February 29 is included so a leap-day birthday still has a page. Walk with the previous and next links, or open the October hub for the rest of the month.

In 1475, Giovanni di Bernardo Rucellai was born. Giovanni became known as italian poet and playwright.
In 1554, Bálint Balassi was born. Bálint became known as hungarian writer and noble.
In 1774, american Revolution: The Continental Association, a nonconsumption and nonimportation agreement against the British Isles and the British West Indies, is…
In 1781, the Patent of Toleration, providing limited freedom of worship, is approved in Austria.

Pair a date with a story in the library or a geography quiz if you want to keep going.